I, the undersigned, in consideration of the services of Priestess Presence LLC and the Emerald Temple hereafter referred to as PP/ET, hereby agree to release and discharge Priestess Presence LLC, and The Emerald Temple on behalf of ourselves, our heirs, assigns, personal representatives, and estate as follows:
1. I understand and acknowledge that the retreat (and its activities) that I am about to voluntarily engage in as a participant and/or volunteer bears certain known risks and unanticipated risks, which could result in injury, death, illness or disease, physical or mental, or damage to myself, to my property, or to spectators or other third parties. The following describes some, but not all, of those risks: immersion in Bathing Tubs, Swimming Pool (where there is NO lifeguard present) Temple Work, Meditation, Anointing with Essential oils. In addition, while at the retreat, participants may be subjected to a wide variety of weather, terrain, natural hazards, and physical activities which may require more than usual physical exertion and attention.
2. Being aware that this activity entails known and unknown risks of injury to myself and a risk of injury to spectators or other third parties as a result of my actions, I expressly agree, covenant and promise to accept and assume all responsibility and risk for injury, death, illness or disease, or damage to myself, to others, or to my property arising from my participation in this activity. My participation in this activity is purely voluntary, no one is forcing me to participate, and I elect to participate in spite of the risks.
3. I hereby voluntarily release, forever discharge, and agree to hold harmless and indemnify PP/ET and all others, persons, or entities from any liability, claims, demands, actions or rights of actions, which are related to, arise out of, or are in any way connected with my participation in this activity, including specifically but not limited to the negligent acts or omissions of PP/ET and all other persons or entities, for any and all injury, death, illness or disease, and damage to myself or to my property.
IN SIGNING THIS DOCUMENT, I FULLY RECOGNIZE THAT IF ANYONE IS HURT OR PROPERTY IS DAMAGED WHILE I AM ENGAGED IN THIS EVENT, I WILL HAVE NO RIGHTS TO MAKE A CLAIM OR FILE A LAWSUIT AGAINST PRIESTESS PRESENCE LL or THE EMERALD TEMPLE, EVEN IF THEY NEGLIGENTLY CAUSED THE BODILY INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
4. Should it become necessary for PP/ET or someone on PP/ET’s behalf, to incur attorney’s fees and costs to enforce this agreement, or any portion thereof, I agree to pay PP/ET’s reasonable costs and attorney’s fees thereby expended, or for which liability is incurred.
5. I certify that I have sufficient health, accident, and liability insurance to cover any bodily injury or property damage I may incur while participating in this event and to cover bodily injury or property damage caused to a third party as a result of my participation in this event. If I have no such insurance, I certify that I am capable of personally paying for any and all such expenses or liability.
My signature below indicates that I have read this entire document, understand it completely, understand that it affects my legal rights, and agree to be bound by its terms.